WELL KNOWN PEOPLE WHO USED TO BE HOMELESS

DJIMON HOUNSOU

While in his teens the African born actor and model was homeless

on the streets of Paris.

DR. PHIL MCGRAW

When he was younger he lived out of a car with his dad until he

Eventually got a room at a downtown YMCA for 5 dollars per week.

DREW CAREY

He lived out of his car for 18 months while trying to get a spot on

the Tonight Show.

CARMEN ELECTRA

In her early 20s while she was still struggling to make ends meet her

boyfriend stole all her money and left. She recalls sitting in the

100 degree LA heat and just crying.

CARY GRANT

Abandoned by his father at age 10 and with his mother in a mental

institution he spent his childhood in Southampton, England taking

jobs on the docks and sleeping in alley ways.

KURT COBAIN

Before becoming front man of the rock band Nirvana Kurt lived under

a bridge and slept in hospital waiting rooms.

SUZE ORMAN

Although these days she advises millions of people on their finances,

not long ago she was living out of her van.

HEATHER MILLS

Due to family issues she was forced to live in a cardboard box near

London Waterloo station from the age of 14.